Ukraine exported 301 thousand tons of wheat flour in MY 2018-2019, down by 30% YoY (429.8 thousand tons). This is the lowest volume of exports in five years. Flour production also dropped in MY 2018-2019, to 1.7 million tons (by 13% from 1.9 million tons in MY 2017-2018). The key export destinations include Asia, Africa,…
The Research Institute of Vegetable Growing under the Azerbaijani Ministry of Agriculture conducts extensive research and practical work on the production of potato seeds. Seeds of national potato varieties are grown in the sown areas of the experimental Saritala station in Tovuz region, along with the base of the research institute in neighboring Shamkir. The…
Turkmenistan continues to strengthen its positions as an exporter of fruits and vegetables. More than 15,000 tons of tomatoes and cucumbers were grown in greenhouses and sent abroad in 2019, up almost 2-fold YoY. Moreover, over 7,500 tons of onions were shipped to foreign consumers. Vegetables worth $16 million and produced in greenhouses have been…
A 15% lower excise duty rate on strong liquor is to enter into effect in Latvia on August 1. The reduced excise duty rate will apply through February 29, 2020. The reduced rate will not apply to beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages containing up to 22% pure alcohol. On July 8 the Saeima passed…
Preparations for a new banana harvesting season are underway in the Sakarchage district of the Mary region of Turkmenistan. The local company “Ferhar” plans to receive dozens of tons of exotic fruit this year. Thus, the experiment on growing bananas of dwarf varieties most suitable for the arid climate of Turkmenistan continues. The experience of…
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine invites Ukrainian producers to participate in Health Ingredients Japan. On October 2-4 Tokyo (Japan) will host the largest International Exhibition on Ingredients for Health, Functional and Organic Food HI Japan. The participation of companies in the exhibition will be supported by the Ukraine Horticulture Business Development…
For the first time, Azerbaijan’s Aghjabadi district has launched the production of Adasa 16 hybrid corn seeds. Parental lines of maize were planted on a plot of three hectares (maternal line ADK 455 and paternal line Cukurova 96/25) in order to obtain the Adasa 16 hybrid. The oil content of this hybrid is 4.59%, while…